Remote work used to be a coveted perk glorified by pictures of people sipping cocktails on an island on a Monday morning. With the arrival of 2020, remote work is now a by-product many of us don’t desire yet can’t get rid of. However, since there is no “back to normal” anytime soon, the only way to move forward is to accept this reality and embrace remote work.

In this episode, Nancy Wood, a people operations expert, joined us to chat about the role of community and leadership in today’s working environment. Nancy is a long-time remote work enthusiast who believes companies should look at the new work movement as a strategic initiative, an opportunity to test things that might be impossible or difficult to conduct in the office. She explains why leaders should strive for compassion instead of empathy. Nancy also highlights the importance of listening and uncovering the deeper layers of the conveyed message, so you can understand not only what’s being said but also what’s not being said.

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